In practice we think the relationship and liaison will need to cover a range of areas: • Scrutiny and approval of ESS 3 year Strategic Plan – late 2022 • Receiving and considering ESS’ annual report – late 2022 and thereafter annually • More routine engagement to ensure effective input/accountability as well alignment between ESS and the work of parliamentary committees - likely to be regular/ongoing • Approving the appointment of any new ESS board members- possibly 2022. 2 NZET/S6/21/8/1 1 16.